Post-Workout Snack

What is the goal of a post-workout snack?

• Rehydrate
• Provide good carbohydrate
and some protein to start the
muscle recovery process
• Recommended nutrition intake is a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate :
protein

Examples:
Low-fat chocolate milk
Clif bar
Accelerade drink

–Amy Goodson

amy-goodson-quarterback-ranchAmy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is a registered dietitian for Ben Hogan Sports Medicine and serves as the sports dietitian for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, FC Soccer Dallas, Jim McClean Golf School, Texas Christian University Athletics, and University of Texas at Arlington Athletics. In addition, she is an adjunct professor and dietetic intern preceptor for Texas Woman’s University, Texas Christian University and the University of Texas at Arlington and is a state media representative for the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. . She received her Bachelor of Science degree in speech communications from Texas Christian University and Masters in Exercise and Sports Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University.